Lazio 'make Lucas Torreira their main transfer target' as Maurizio Sarri looks to strengthen squad after guiding his side to the Champions League
- Torreira has just won the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray but could leave
- It would reportedly cost around £8.million to lure the midfielder back to Italy
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Lazio have made former Arsenal man Lucas Torreira their primary transfer target, according to a report.
The Italian side are looking to strengthen their squad after qualifying for next season's Champions League, and see Torreira as the man to help start that build.
He would seemingly come at a cut price, too. According to Football Italia, the midfielder would cost just over £8.5million to make the move from Galatasaray back to Italy.
A four-year contract is on the table, with representatives set to meet the player's agent in the next few days to discuss a deal.
It's thought Galatasaray, who have just won the Turkish Super Lig, wouldn't stand in the way of any potential move for the 27-year-old.
![Lazio have reportedly made Lucas Torreira (right) their primary target in the transfer window](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/26/16/72548037-12235125-image-a-2_1687793510807.jpg)
Lazio have reportedly made Lucas Torreira (right) their primary target in the transfer window
![Manager Maurizio Sarri is looking to strengthen his squad after qualifying for the Champions League](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/26/16/72548045-12235125-image-a-4_1687793517237.jpg)
Manager Maurizio Sarri is looking to strengthen his squad after qualifying for the Champions League
![Torreira made his name playing for Arsenal, where had made 89 appearances in four years](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/26/16/72548035-12235125-image-a-6_1687793527535.jpg)
Torreira made his name playing for Arsenal, where had made 89 appearances in four years
Torreira first made a global name for himself when he joined Arsenal from Sampdoria in 2018 for £26.4million.
Despite a positive start to life in north London, he soon fell down the pecking order and joined Atletico Madrid on loan for the 2020/21 season after making 89 appearances for the side.
After his short stay in Spain, he moved to Fiorentina on loan the year after before leaving Arsenal permanently for Turkey in 2022.
Arsenal sold the Uruguay international for just £5.5million, meaning they ended up suffering a significant loss on the deal.
![Lazio are also monitoring Hellas Verona forward Cyril Ngonge ahead of a potential move](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/26/16/72548049-12235125-image-a-5_1687793522806.jpg)
Lazio are also monitoring Hellas Verona forward Cyril Ngonge ahead of a potential move
Meanwhile, Lazio are reportedly also monitoring Hellas Verona forward Cyril Ngonge.
The Belgian only moved to the league in January but netted five times in 15 games in all competitions as his side avoided relegation on goal difference.
He'd previously played for Groningen in the Netherlands before earning his move to Italy with a string of impressive performances.
Lazio will be looking to compete again in Serie A next season under Maurizio Sarri after finishing second in the league table last term.
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